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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.66, 787.51 and 337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.66, 787.51 and 337.78 is: 466.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.66 : 787.51 = 337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.66/787.51 = 337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.66x = 787.51 × 337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.66x = 266,006.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,006.53/570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.14

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